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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for work
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Set-up information is sourced and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Painting equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to identify spray painting methods, minimise waste, and use time efficiently
2. Set up spray painting equipment ready for use
   • Spray guns are set up, tested and maintained according to manufacturer instructions, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Paint mixing system and paint agitators are set up and checked for serviceability, according to equipment manufacturer specification
   • Paint drying systems are set up and inspected for correct operation according to workplace procedures
   • Pressure regulators and air lines are checked according to workplace procedures
3. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and equipment is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
4. Prepare for work
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Set-up information is sourced and interpreted
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Painting equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to identify spray painting methods, minimise waste, and use time efficiently
5. Set up spray painting equipment ready for use
   • Spray guns are set up, tested and maintained according to manufacturer instructions, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Paint mixing system and paint agitators are set up and checked for serviceability, according to equipment manufacturer specification
   • Paint drying systems are set up and inspected for correct operation according to workplace procedures
   • Pressure regulators and air lines are checked according to workplace procedures
6. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and equipment is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Set-up information must include:	workplace procedures equipment manufacturer specifications equipment operating instructions.
Painting equipment must include:	paint mixing system and paint agitators gravity feed spray guns suction feed spray guns high volume low pressure (HVLP) spray guns pressure regulators air compressors and air lines.
Safety and environmental requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: selecting and using PPE using tools and equipment environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

prepare the following spray painting equipment for two different vehicle spray painting tasks:

high volume low pressure (HVLP) spray guns

paint mixing system and paint agitators

positive air feed masks

gravity feed spray guns

spray and drying booths

suction feed spray guns

air pressure regulators

air compressors and air lines.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to preparing vehicle spray painting equipment for use, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

using tools and equipment

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials

equipment manufacturer specifications and operating instructions relating to spray painting equipment

types and use of spray painting equipment, including:

spray gun use and associated equipment set-up and maintenance

correct use of positive air feed masks

filters and dryers

spray equipment cleaning methods and materials

paint mixing systems

paint pressure pot systems

spray and drying booths

procedures for final inspection of vehicle spray painting equipment operation.

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